“I Have More Money Than US President Joe Biden”, Peter Obi Brags

“I Have More Money Than US President Joe Biden”, Peter Obi Brags

  • The Labour Party presidential candidate has dropped a strong revelation about public funds as former governor of Anambra state
  • Peter Obi in the United States recently noted that if he steals public funds that he is not entitled to, God will punish him
  • Stating his reason, the former governor of Anambra state noted that God will deal with him because he has already given him enough, so he has no reason to steal, noting he even has money that the current US president Joe Biden

The presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has revealed the real reason why he cannot steal government money.

According to the former governor of Anambra state, God has blessed him enough; hence he has no reason to steal 'public funds'.

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Peter Obi, United States, President Joe Biden, 2023 election, Labour Party
Peter Obi says he is richer than US President Joe Biden. Photo credit: @PeterObi
Source: Twitter

In a video making rounds on Twitter, Obi issued a curse on himself, noting if he steals public funds, God will punish him.

I am richer than Joe Biden, Obi boasts

Obi boasted that he cannot embezzle public funds because God has blessed him more than enough.

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In a video sighted online, Obi said he was at a public event where the American President, Joe Biden, said he is worth $8.9 million.

He said that he, from the so-called third-world country, is richer than Biden hence questioning why he should steal public funds.

"President Biden is worth 8.9 million USD, why should somebody like me from a 3rd world country steal public money when I am richer than the American president," Peter Obi said.

The LP flagbearer added that he is not looking for a private jet, sophisticated house, or eager to own a house in America.

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The video was shared on Twitter. Watch below:

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said that Nigeria recorded $2.4 billion in diaspora remittances under its Naira 4-dollar scheme in 2022.

The CBN created the scheme in March 2021 to induce Diaspora Nigerians to send money back home and for beneficiaries who seek to withdraw their money in the local currency.

Reports say that under the policy, beneficiaries receive N5 for $1 as a remittance.

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The report stated that though campaigns are yet to officially begin, the current standing of the major presidential candidates and their parties, based on the assessment of public opinion, is still too close to call.

Focusing on Obi, the report noted that the reality is that the LP presidential candidate is not a known quantity in many parts of rural Nigeria.

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.